Understanding of high temperature radiation environments
Oklo is seeking a Materials Engineer to join their remote engineering team, focusing on advanced nuclear systems and material selection processes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in materials engineering, particularly in high-consequence environments, and will make informed decisions to support reactor system design
Job Summary
Oklo is building advanced nuclear systems requiring thoughtful, fast, and defensible materials decisions across a wide range of environments.
This role serves as a technical authority for material selection while building systems that allow these decisions to scale across the organization.
The successful candidate will ensure material selections are technically justified and defensible to support regulatory and licensing efforts.
Matching Summary
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Oklo is seeking a Materials Engineer to join their remote engineering team, focusing on advanced nuclear systems and material selection processes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in materials engineering, particularly in high-consequence environments, and will make informed decisions to support reactor system design.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5+ years materials engineering experience
Material selection and evaluation expertise
Understanding of high temperature radiation environments
Knowledge of degradation mechanisms corrosion creep embrittlement fatigue
Cross-functional collaboration for design decisions
Nice-to-have
Passion for clean energy mission
First-principles thinking application
Balancing engineering rigor with speed
Python or data analysis coding skills
Experience with ASME codes and standards
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in materials science, nuclear engineering, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in materials engineering
Demonstrated experience applying engineering judgment in complex systems